Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-1512. High Italian Renaissance

1) Commission from Pope Julius II for the papal conclave, which serves as the Pope's private chapel and where the cardinals select the next Pope

2) Michelangelo was convinced to do this against his will for four years, as his life was threatened by Julius if he didn't agree to complete the ceiling

3) About the creation, fall, and redemption of man